Vocabulary review

Have you learned all the words you need to know for this unit? Click on each of the section below. You will be presented with all the important vocabulary words. If, after reviewing, you still are unsure about certain words, record them in the PDF file.

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Vocabulary
biodegradable: Waste that decomposes naturally
natural resource: a material we get from the environment that we can use
decomposer: A living thing that breaks down waste
waste: Something that is leftover or thrown out, such as garbage
ecological footprint: The amount of land and water needed for you to live
vermicomposting: The use of worms to help compost natural wastes
compost: The recycling and decomposing of natural waste
decomposition: The process of something rotting or decaying
non-biodegradable: Waste that is not able to decompose naturally
1. How is nature the perfect recycler?
Vocabulary
non-renewable: a resource that will be used up
natural resources: comes from nature, not man-made
reuse: to use something over again
recycle: to make new products from used materials
reduce: to use less of something
renewable resource: a resource that will grow again or will not be used up
wastewater: water that is used and goes down the drain, along with the stuff in it (such as soap and dirt)
environment: our natural surroundings, especially air, water, and land
hazardous waste symbols: symbols that are put on containers of toxic substances to warn people
toxic waste: waste that is harmful to living things and the environment
environment: our natural surroundings, especially air, water, and land
conserve: to save or take care of
eco station: a facility where various materials can be separated and sent to be made into something new
landfill: a waste disposal site that is planned and cared for
2. What type of wastes result from human activity?
Vocabulary
reuse: to use something over again
recycle: to make new products from used materials
reduce: to use less of something
product packaging: the materials in which a product is packed
dispose: to get rid of
recycling symbol: symbols put on plastic products to show how it will be recycled
3. How can we reduce the amount of waste produced?